A scripture study on the Book of Genesis is now being held every Thursday evening at 7:00 PM in the rectory. For more information or to register for this study, please contact Tim Meaut at 451-2379 or by email at tmeaut@cox.net.

The RCIA process is now in progress; meeting every Monday, at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. If you are considering joining the Catholic Church contact the rectory office: (504) 525-4413 for details about the RCIA program.

The St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association announces the celebration of the Annual Red Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bench and bar of the state, on October 3, 2011 at 9:30am at St. Louis Cathedral. His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop Emeritus of New York, will be the homilist. Members of the bench and bar of the state, as well as all members of the public, are invited to attend.

THE MASS IS THE GREATEST FORM OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY...
To schedule a Mass for someone living or deceased, please fill out the Mass Form envelope found in the vestibule of the church and deliver it to the rectory office, or place it in the collection basket. Completion of the Mass Form envelope will ensure proper recording of dates, names, etc.
Alternately, you can download this form and fill it out and return it to the rectory.

SANCTUARY CANDLES
If you are interested in donating the Living Flame of The Sanctuary Light, please contact the rectory office. By donating $25 for a week or $100 for the month, your name or intention will be placed in the bulletin.

ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to commemorate a special event, anniversary or the memory of a loved one by making a donation for the altar flowers, please contact the rectory office: 525-4413.

PARKING
There is plenty of street parking around St. Patrick's. Be sure to check your meter to see if you need to pay while you're here. Also, on Saturday and Sunday, many of the loading zones do not apply. Please pay attention to the signs.

There is no longer free parking in the adjacent lot on Camp Street. However, Premium Parking Services has graciously compromised to allow us a reduced rate of TWO DOLLARS during the hours of weekend Masses. As of August 27, 2011:

WHAT THIS MEANS: You can get to church 20 minutes early for Mass and get the $2 rate. If you get there BEFORE 20 minutes early, then you must pay the full rate. And, you must leave within 20 minutes after Mass (or 10 minutes, in the case of Sunday at 5:30pm).

PARKING - FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CAREUPDATE 10-24-2011

Parking is now again allowed in the Firestone parking lot. You MUST have a St. Patrick's Firestone Parking Permit displayed on your windshield while you are parked there. The link to the permit is below.

1. The permits must be displayed in the front window/dash board area of the car and visible for all to read.

2. The permits are valid only during the Mass times on Saturday & Sunday.

3. Park only in the designated spaces marked by yellow lines.

4. Handicapped marked zones are never to be used.

5. Do not park against or near the Firestone building.

6. Do not block the driveway or bay doors.

7. Vehicles must vacate the lot 30 minutes following the Masses and by 7:00p.m. on Saturday.

8. Failure to comply with the regulations will result in your vehicle being booted or towed to the auto pound at your expense.

Please note that there is also NO PARKING AT FIRESTONE ON WEEKENDS WHEN THE SAINTS PLAY AT HOME!

CLARION HERALD MAILING
Many parishioners have inquired about not receiving direct home mailing of the Clarion Herald. The Archdiocese has not resumed the direct home mailing of its newspaper but copies are sent to the church and placed in the vestibule for the taking. Also, the latest edition of the Clarion Herald, along with many of the back issues, can be read online at: http://www.clarionherald.org/.